US cups (cup) to Tablespoons (tbsp) Conversion
US cups
The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking and baking, equal to exactly 236.5882365 mL in the US customary system. The metric cup (250 mL) is used in Australia, Canada, and South Africa. In culinary education, cup measurements form the practical basis of recipe standardisation, though the variation between US, metric, and UK cups is a common source of international recipe confusion.
Tablespoons
The tablespoon is a unit of volume used in culinary measurement, equal to exactly 14.7868 mL in the US customary system (half a US fluid ounce, or three teaspoons). The metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 mL. The tablespoon is critically important for spices, oils, and condiments in recipes where gram-level precision is impractical for home cooks.
| US cups (cup) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cup | 1.60 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 16.00 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 32.00 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 48.00 tbsp |
| 5 cup | 80.00 tbsp |
| 10 cup | 160.0001 tbsp |
| 20 cup | 320.0001 tbsp |
| 30 cup | 480.0002 tbsp |
| 50 cup | 800.0003 tbsp |
| 100 cup | 1,600.0005 tbsp |
| 1000 cup | 16,000.0052 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many tablespoons are in 1 US cups?
1 US cups (cup) is exactly 16.000 tablespoons (tbsp).
How do I convert US cups to tablespoons?
Multiply the value in US cups by 16.000 to get the result in tablespoons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.